Born in Barnstable, England December 17, 1936 where he spent his childhood years along with his two siblings. Kate and Mark. He married Ann Hulbert in Rhodesia, Africa in June 1965 where they shared many adventures. After graduating from veterinary school in Saskatoon, they ultimately moved to beautiful Agassiz, BC in 1976 where Roger opened his first veterinary practice followed by a second in Hope, BC both of which kept him busy until well into his 70’s. Roger is survived by his lovely wife Ann and his two children Philippa (Jay) and Miles (Christine) and his two grandchildren, Gavin and Autumn. Roger had a great love and understanding of animals. He loved his career as a veterinarian where he throughly enjoyed interacting with the farmers whose he regarded more as friends than clients.
His passion for horses was unprecedented, particularly the sports of 3 day eventing and fox hunting. The Boxing Day hunts (drag hunts) were memorable events held on their property in Agassiz. For the past two years Ann and Roger lived in Fort Langley where Roger was very involved with the St. George's Anglican Church and was seen socializing with anyone and everyone on the Fraser River walk way paths in Fort Langley with Ann’s pug Harry. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 22nd, 2pm at St. George's Anglican Church in Fort Langley. View Tribute Book.
December 5th, 2022
This candle is for your family
And for your blessed heart
Rest easy
December 5th, 2022
I will always remember you Dr bates
We were neighbours of your vet office in Agassi BC
My name is sheena sinclair
You always would let me and my siblings hang out with you and even brought us to your house a nice farm home
Will always remember the times you shared with us
Thank you for the memories
And see you on the other side
Give my sister and my mom and my dad a kiss for me
Xoxoxooxx
Rest easy
And god bless you
December 5th, 2022
Dr Bate was my vet as a child and I also had the privilege of riding horses, hunting and eventing with him as part of the Hope Riding Club and other groups. He was one of my favorite people!! I just found this online as I as recently wondering about him. I last saw him in the early 2000's. He saved many of my animals lives over the years, and taught me a lot especially with horses. He was so exuberant and whimsical and one of the most fun people to ride horses with. I'm sad I never got to see him again. So many memories!! There was the time he got dumped off into the huge water jump on Bristol Island just to get back on and finish the course soaking wet and still smiling!! I will forever envision him sailing over a big old cross country fence on one of his high strung young thoroughbreds shouting Wahoooooo! Rest Peacefully Doc!!!!
December 5th, 2022
Dr Bate was my vet as a child and I also had the privilege of riding horses, hunting and eventing with him as part of the Hope Riding Club and other groups. He was one of my favorite people!! I just found this online as I as recently wondering about him. I last saw him in the early 2000's. He saved many of my animals lives over the years, and taught me a lot especially with horses. He was so exuberant and whimsical and one of the most fun people to ride horses with. I'm sad I never got to see him again. So many memories!! There was the time he got dumped off into the huge water jump on Bristol Island just to get back on and finish the course soaking wet and still smiling!! I will forever envision him sailing over a big old cross country fence on one of his high strung young thoroughbreds shouting Wahoooooo! Rest Peacefully Doc!!!!
December 5th, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Keeping you close in heart and prayer for the loss of your beloved father.
Tim & Eddie
Lewey
December 5th, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.. Your Dad was an amazing individual, and we dearly appreciated his vet. services over the yrs. watching him ride, and then selling us Bugsy (Brilliant Key) to our daughter Diana Fun memories, treasured times!
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